<![CDATA[Wyvern Academy News Feed - News]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D3%26amp%3Bnid%3D2 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Thu, 2 Apr 2026 08:40:42 GMT Thu, 2 Apr 2026 08:40:42 GMT <![CDATA[ The Wyvern Word (Spring 2026) ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=111 Please enter an introduction for your news story here.

]]> Thu, 2 Apr 2026 08:40:42 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=111 <![CDATA[ The Wyvern Word - Winter 2025 ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=110 The Wyvern Word winter newsletter is out now.

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:17:05 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=110 <![CDATA[ Wyvern Academy Marks Holocaust Memorial Day with Powerful Student Assembly ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=109 Students and staff at Wyvern Academy came together this morning to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, taking time to reflect on the devastating impact of the Holocaust and the importance of remembering the millions of lives lost.

]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:52:56 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=109 <![CDATA[ Wyvern Academy Students Bring World War I History to Life on the Western Front ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=108 Students from Year 11 at Wyvern Academy, part of Consilium Academies, recently embarked on an unforgettable educational trip to the Western Front in Belgium and France, visiting key historical sites including The Ypres Salient, Passchendaele, Hill 62, Lochnagar Crater, Vimy Ridge, Thiepval, Tyne Cot, and more.

]]> Thu, 8 Jan 2026 12:29:31 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=108 <![CDATA[ Wyvern Academy to Benefit from Solar Panel Investment Under National Clean Energy Scheme ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=107 Wyvern Academy in Darlington, part of Consilium Academies, is set to benefit from the nationwide rollout of solar panels funded by Great British Energy and the UK government. The scheme, announced 17th November 2025, will deliver rooftop solar installations to over 250 schools across England - enabling them to generate clean, home‑grown electricity, reduce energy costs, and reinvest savings into education.

]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:36:37 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=107 <![CDATA[ Behaviour Success: Trust Named in Top 2% Nationally ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=106 Consilium Academies, has been recognised as one of the most improved education trusts in England following the release of the Autumn Term 2024/25 suspension statistics. Compared to last year, the Trust has made significant improvements in behaviour across its schools.

]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:34:47 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=106 <![CDATA[ Wyvern Academy create poppy display for the fallen ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=104 Handmade poppies created by Darlington students have been brought together to form a powerful Remembrance display within an academy.

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:25:04 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=104 <![CDATA[ Wyvern Academy shine with national award recognition ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=105 Wyvern Academy is celebrating national recognition as part of the trust’s continued success and innovation.

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:53:32 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=105 <![CDATA[ Wyvern Academy, Darlington, finalist in top education awards ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=103 Wyvern Academy are proud to announce that their IT Team has been named finalists in the Best Use of Technology / ICT in School category at the Education Today Awards 2025.

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:17:59 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=103 <![CDATA[ GCSE SUCCESS FOR STUDENTS AT WYVERN ACADEMY IN DARLINGTON ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=102 Wyvern Academy is celebrating after seeing strong results among its GCSE students.

]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:45:35 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=102 <![CDATA[ Wyvern Summer Newsletter ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=101 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 08:57:38 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=101 <![CDATA[ Transition Letter for Year 6 ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=100 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:07:30 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=100 <![CDATA[ Wyvern Academy Newsletter Spring 2025 ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=99 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:43:37 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=99 <![CDATA[ Wyvern Academy celebrates after being awarded the grant from the Wolfson Foundation ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=98 Wyvern Academy is celebrating after being awarded a grant of £70k from the Wolfson Foundation.

]]> Tue, 4 Feb 2025 09:01:27 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=98 <![CDATA[ Wyvern Academy: Leading the way in young writers' success ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=97 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:08:21 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=97 <![CDATA[ Wyvern Academy Hosts Government Roadshow ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=96 Teachers and education specialists from across the North East gathered at Wyvern Academy in Darlington,  on Tuesday 26th of November to discuss changes to what children in England learn in school and how they are assessed.

]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 10:04:01 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=96 <![CDATA[ Safeguarding Newsletter Issue 1 ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=95 Safeguarding Newsletter Issue 1 - 2024

]]> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:27:45 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=95 <![CDATA[ Wyvern Academy flies the flag for inclusivity this LGBT+ History Month ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=93 Local school welcomes Peter Gibson MP to discuss the importance of celebrating the LGBT+ community 

]]> Tue, 5 Mar 2024 15:29:13 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=93 <![CDATA[ Wyvern students hear from in school apprentices this National Apprenticeships Week ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=92 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 08:34:09 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=92 <![CDATA[ Wyvern students reflect on lives lost for Holocaust Memorial Day ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=91 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 08:32:10 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=91 <![CDATA[ Wyvern Academy Business Support Officer shortlisted for National School Business Leader of the Year Award ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=90 Wyvern’s Katie Ferguson means business!

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:39:31 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=90 <![CDATA[ Wyvern Academy Wins Big at Consilium Awards ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=89 Mon, 6 Nov 2023 17:29:27 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=89 <![CDATA[ Newsletter Volume 9 ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=88 At Wyvern Academy we understand the importance of sharing information and news with our parents and carers. We regularly publish our Newsletter to ensure you are kept up to date with recent school news. We also would like to hear from you! We would love to share good news stories and the amazing accomplishments made by our students.

If you have some good news to share about your child please get in touch via email wva.enquiries@consilium-at.com or send us a message via our social media pages.

Newsletter Vol. 9

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 10:25:04 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=88 <![CDATA[ MELISSA Bus visits Wyvern Academy ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=87 Local students encouraged to consider career in the NHS

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:50:21 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=87 <![CDATA[ Wyvern Academy, Darlington judged 'good' by OFSTED ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=94 Teachers and pupils at a school in Darlington have been celebrating after receiving their first-ever 'good' ranking from OFSTED.

]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2024 15:33:34 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=94 <![CDATA[ Congratulations 'Class of 2023' - GCSE Results Day Album ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=86 Join us in reliving the happiness, relief and incredible sense of achievement through these heartwarming snapshots from GCSE Results Day 2023. 

Congratulations 'Class of 2023' 

]]> Fri, 1 Sep 2023 10:56:39 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=86 <![CDATA[ Wyvern Academy, celebrates GCSE results day 2023 ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=85 Wyvern Acadmey has been celebrating after their students received a “tremendous” set of GCSE results.

]]> Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:18:00 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=85 <![CDATA[ Letter to P&Cs 19.7.2023 ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=84 Please see attached the letter detailing students' return to school in September 2023

]]> Tue, 1 Aug 2023 11:14:57 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=84 <![CDATA[ Y10 Parent and Carer Update ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=82 For the attention of Y10 parents: P/C information regarding the Y10 mock exams 2023

]]> Tue, 6 Jun 2023 08:11:42 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=82 <![CDATA[ Haf Term P&C Letter 26.5.23 ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=81 Please see attached the letter dated 26.5.23 from Mr Inglis

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 09:43:32 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=81 <![CDATA[ Year 11 Update - May 2023 ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=79 Mon, 15 May 2023 09:27:16 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=79 <![CDATA[ Wyvern Academy applauds local student’s sporting achievement at European Championships ​​​​​​​ ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=78 Wed, 10 May 2023 14:35:14 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=78 <![CDATA[ HPV Vaccine-May 2023 ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=77 Wed, 3 May 2023 09:15:13 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=77 <![CDATA[ Darlington Mental Health Services ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=76 There is an upcoming opportunity to attend free parent and carer sessions provided by Darlington Mental Health Services aimed at supporting children with their mental health and well-being. We understand the importance of ensuring that children have access to adequate support for their holistic development, and we are committed to facilitating this process for parents and carers in our community.

]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2023 09:39:02 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=76 <![CDATA[ Newsletter ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=75 At Wyvern Academy we understand the importance of sharing information and news with our parents and carers. Each term we publish our Newsletter to ensure you are kept up to date with recent school news. 

We also want to hear from you! We love to share good news stories and the amazing accomplishments made by our pupils.

If you have some good news to share about your child please get in touch via email: wva.enquiries@consilium-at.com

]]> Tue, 21 Mar 2023 10:47:32 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=75 <![CDATA[ WYVERN ACADEMY BUYS 2,500 BOOKS TO MARK WORLD BOOK DAY ​​​​​​​ ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=74 On World Book Day, 2 March 2023, Wyvern Academy in Darlington is celebrating receiving £8,000 of funding from The Foyle Foundation, which will enable them to buy 2,500 new books for their students, to a newly refurbished library.

This is all part of a successful focus on literacy across the school, which is part of Consilium Academies. The literacy programme, launched last year, is tailored to each child, has created a reading culture that is now reaping rewards. Last year, the school’s successful focus on reading saw Year 8s jump a year in reading age in just six months.

The Foyle School Library Scheme gives preference to schools which can clearly demonstrate a commitment to renewing and maintaining their library provision in the future. Which is truly the case at Wyvern, as well as refurbishing the library into a thriving and state-of-the-art environment to enjoy the love of reading, a new Director of English and a new librarian has joined the team this year, and a peer-to-peer literacy mentoring programme has also been launched.

As well as stocking up their library with 2,500 new books, on World Book Day Wyvern staff dressed up as their favourite book characters, designed classroom doors around best-selling books, such as The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy, as well as a ‘shelfie’ competition where students guessed their teachers’ bookshelves.  

Jonny Willis, Literacy Coordinator and Associate Assistant Headteacher for Quality of Education at Wyvern Academy, said:
“We are so excited to be able to fill our bookshelves with more new books, as we know reading and literacy has such an incredible impact on our students as well as giving them so much enjoyment.

“This World Book Day, we are celebrating our huge successes as part of our literacy programme, which isn’t about just one day but a sustained focus on literacy which has become central to school life here. This programme is going from strength-to-strength thanks to the commitment of our students and teachers alike, as well as support from fantastic organisations like The Foyle Foundation.”

 

]]> Thu, 2 Mar 2023 13:48:42 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=74 <![CDATA[ Half Term Update ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=73 Please see an update from Mr Inglis for February half-term

]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2023 09:13:33 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=73 <![CDATA[ Year 11 Spring Update ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=72 Year 11 Spring Update

]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2023 13:52:22 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=72 <![CDATA[ Multi-Academy Trust of the Year! ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=71 Thu, 9 Feb 2023 16:25:26 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=71 <![CDATA[ Newsletter Volume 6 ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=70 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 15:02:24 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=70 <![CDATA[ Newsletter Volume 5 ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=69 Fri, 2 Dec 2022 07:32:49 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=69 <![CDATA[ Half-term letter to P&Cs ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=68 Please find the letter from the Headteacher for the end of half-term in October

]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2022 09:44:38 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=68 <![CDATA[ Welcome to Key Stage 4 ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=67 Thank you for joining us for our 'Welcome to KS4' evening. Incase you missed it, here is the presentation which was delivered on the night. 
If you have any further questions, please contact us on the Wyvern Enquiries email: wva.enquiries@consilium-at.com 

]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:00:39 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=67 <![CDATA[ Parent Newsletter ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=66 Please find below our latest parent newsletter.

]]> Tue, 4 Oct 2022 10:28:43 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=66 <![CDATA[ Welcome to Key Stage 4 - Parents and Carers Evening ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=64 We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to our Welcome to Key Stage Four event which will be hosted in school on Thursday 6th October 2022 between 18:00 and 19:00.

]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2022 14:03:50 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=64 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Parents and Carers – Another Opportunity to Visit Us ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=63 Thank you for joining us at our Open Evening on Thursday the 15th September, we very much enjoyed welcoming you to Wyvern Academy.

]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2022 17:38:12 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=63 <![CDATA[ Year 11 GCSE Results Day Letter ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=61 Please find attached a letter to parents and carers providing a summary of key information in advance of GCSE Results Day.

]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2022 14:47:48 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=61 <![CDATA[ End of Term Letter to Parents and Carers ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=60 Please find our letter to parents and carers regarding the end of term and information about the next academic year. 

]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2022 17:34:34 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=60 <![CDATA[ Parent Newsletter 15/07/22 ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=59 Please find our parent newsletter linked below.

]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:58:50 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=59 <![CDATA[ Parent Newsletter 23/06/22 ]]> https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=57 Please find our latest Parent Newsletter

]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2022 14:49:57 GMT https://www.wyvernacademy.org/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=57